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The Pumpkin Party

Name: The Pumpkin Party
ISBN: 9780008765910

By Nick Butterworth

When the rabbits vanish, Percy faces a mysterious rat-a-tat at the door—who could it be?

funny rhyming gentle spooky

Genres

Animals Humour Horror/Spooky

What is The Pumpkin Party about?

Percy the park keeper is throwing a Halloween party for his animal friends. Inside his hut, everyone enjoys spooky games, tasty treats and plenty of fun. But when the rabbits disappear and a mysterious rat-a-tat sounds at the door, the party takes an unexpected turn. Is Percy brave enough to find out who is outside? With playful rhymes, friendly animals and a gentle surprise, this cheerful Halloween story is made for sharing aloud with babies and toddlers.

About the author

Nick Butterworth is a much-loved British author and illustrator, best known for creating the Percy the Park Keeper stories. His books are filled with friendly characters, gentle humour, and lovely pictures. Nick enjoys sharing magical adventures in nature, and his stories have made children smile all around the world.

Pages

12 pages

Reading age

Board Book (0-3)

This edition

2026

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